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Day: 26 June 2023

NYC Land Rover dealer charges US$500 per hour for service » US$452.27 for an oil change, before tax

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For reference, dealerships and independent mechanics typically charge between $100 and $300 per hour to work on cars. Rates vary based on location, car brand, and whether it’s a specialty shop or a more general mechanic. Dealerships are typically more expensive than local garages, but there are exceptions. According to CarMD, the average labor cost nationally in 2022 was around $142, and I’ve spent between $95 and $160 per hour at many independent mechanics over the years because of my questionable vehicle choices. High-end dealerships are a bit more costly, as to be expected; Porsche South Shore on Long Island charges $225 an hour, and Porsche Manhattan bills an eyebrow-raising $349. But Land Rover Brooklyn’s $500 rate is more than 40% higher than that.

Porsche celebrates its 75th anniversary with the unveiling of the Mission X concept, an electric-powered super sports car

Porsche Mission X Concept

Porsche Mission X Concept

The 2-seater is billed as a “lightweight super sports car” with a dedicated electric powertrain, which Porsche indicates could deliver nearly 1,500 hp.

Porsche states the rear-wheel Mission X has been conceived to become the fastest road car to lap the Nürburgring Nordschliefe circuit in Germany.

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99-year old professor of nutrition John Scharffenberg shares his 7 keys to a long and healthy life

Born in Shanghai, China Dec. 15, 1923, spent his first 16 years of life in China.

Graduated from high school in Michigan in 1940 (president of his class), took pre-Med in Takoma Park, MD, then the U.S. Army put him through medical school at Loma Linda University, California.

Graduated in 1947. Got master’s in public health from Harvard University 1956 (was elected by the faculty to the Delta Omega Society).

Served two more years in the army, the first year in Fort Ord, Ca., the 2nd years as American Military Advisor to the Chinese military in Taiwan.

Taught in Loma Linda University as a professor of nutrition for 62 years.

Worked in San Bernardino County Health Dept. where he became head of the department.

Was director of the International Nutrition Research Foundation in Riverside, Ca.

Was on the secretariat of the Interdepartmental Committee on Nutrition for National Defense located at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.

Was Assistant Director of the Department of Health of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Started the Public Health Education Center in Bakersfield, Ca. from funds due to the selling of the San Joaquin Hospital for 30 million dollars.

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